Whittaker Chambers(American Writer)

Date of Birth:

April 1, 1901

Date of Death:

July 9, 1961

Nationality:

American

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Whittaker Chambers , born Jay Vivian Chambers and also known as David Whittaker, was an American writer and editor. A Communist party member and Soviet spy, he renounced communism and became an outspoken opponent. He is best known for his testimony about the perjury and espionage of Alger Hiss.